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Independence charter township

County:
Oakland County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
35.037
State:
Michigan

Independence charter township is located in Oakland County, Michigan. Independence charter township has a 2026 population of 38,532. Independence charter township is currently growing at a rate of 1.2% annually and its population has increased by 5.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,615 in 2020.

The median household income in Independence charter township is $114,699 with a poverty rate of 4.28%. The median age in Independence charter township is 41.3 years: 39.5 years for males, and 42.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.5 males.

38.5K
Total Population
1,100
Density (mi²)
457 1.2%
Growth

Independence charter township Population

Independence charter township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202638,5324571.2%
202538,0754571.21%
202437,6184571.23%
202337,1613791.03%
202236,78290.02%
202136,7731580.43%
202036,615-72-0.2%
201937,0552550.69%
201836,800-31-0.08%
201736,8311320.36%
201636,6992770.76%
201536,4221730.48%
201436,2494601.29%
201335,7894831.37%
201235,3063791.09%
201134,9272460.71%
201034,636100.03%

Median Age

Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 39.5 years

Independence charter township Adults

There are 28,581 adults, (6,535 of whom are seniors) in Independence charter township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 18,533 (50.1%)
Male: 18,449 (49.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence charter township includes 83.7% White, 3.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White30,95383.7%
Two or more races3,4729.39%
Black or African American1,1943.23%
Other race7371.99%
Asian5791.57%
Native American470.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,4693.97%
Other race6021.63%
White3620.98%
Black or African American550.15%
Native American30.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White30,59182.72%
Two or more races2,0035.42%
Black or African American1,1393.08%
Asian5791.57%
Other race1350.37%
Native American440.12%

Independence charter township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence charter township 's average per capita income is $70,213. Household income levels show a median of $114,699. The poverty rate stands at 4.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$143,419-
Families$133,236$173,299
Households$114,699$148,068
Non Families$63,472$79,624

$70,213

Average Income

$114,699

Median Household Income

4.28%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)